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"I Turned You On" is a 1969 funk song by The Isley Brothers, released on their T-Neck imprint. The single was almost as big a hit as their predecessor, "It's Your Thing", reaching number six on the R&B chart and number twenty-three on the pop chart.[1]

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"I Turned You On"
Single by The Isley Brothers
from the album The Brothers: Isley
Released	May 21, 1969
Recorded	A&R Studios, New York City; 1969
Genre	Funk/soul
Length	2:40
Label	T-Neck 902
Songwriter(s)	Ronald Isley O'Kelly Isley, Jr. Rudolph Isley
Producer(s)	The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers singles chronology
"It's Your Thing" (1969) "I Turned You On" (1969) "Black Berries (Part 1)" (1969)

Background

The song's then-controversial usage of the popular sock it to me catchphrase (the song depicting sex) helped its popularity among fans.

Personnel

• Ronald Isley: lead vocals
• O'Kelly Isley, Jr. and Rudolph Isley: background vocals

Chart performance

Chart (1969)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100[2]	23
US Best Selling Rhythm & Blues Singles (Billboard)[3]	6

References

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